The story of the ‘Ghost Finish’ Telecaster – one of the rarest Fender guitars ever made By Jamie Dickson published 10 October 22 Under normal lights, this Telecaster appears to be an unremarkable, late-’60s blonde color. But stick it under UV light and things get trippy...
Fender releases refreshed Aerodyne Special series, putting a radical contemporary spin on its Stratocaster, Telecaster and bass models By Matt Owen last updated 5 October 22 New-and-improved Aerodyne models feature basswood bodies, 12" radius fingerboards, newly designed pickups and a wealth of stunning finishes to choose from
Squier 40th Anniversary Telecaster Gold Edition review By Paul Riario last updated 8 September 22 The Squier Tele gets all dressed up to celebrate a big year – and shows how far Fender's entry-level brand has come
Fender’s latest Chicago Music Exchange-exclusive Telecasters have a secret finish that reveals itself the older the guitars get By Matt Owen published 31 August 22 Available in Shell Pink, Surf Green, Daphne Blue and more, the '68-inspired models feature Paisley or Flower wallpaper artwork underneath their extra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer
Fender Japan’s wild Hybrid II HSS Stratocaster equips the Strat with a reverse Telecaster headstock By Matt Owen published 20 May 22 The limited-edition offering is quite something, boasting a Strat body, flipped Tele headstock, an HSS configuration and a gorgeous Ocean Turquoise Metallic colorway
Fender and Chicago Music Exchange revive their exclusive Pacific Peach finish for new-look Player Stratocaster and Telecaster models By Matt Owen published 9 May 22 Two freshly finished six-strings join a previously released Pacific Peach Player Jazzmaster
Watch Jack White put his Three-Wheel Motion Low Rider Telecaster to work with sizzling What's The Trick? Late Show performance By Jackson Maxwell published 21 April 22 Promoting his new album, Fear of the Dawn, White served up the nasty fuzz tones and the frenetic, overdriven blues soloing that's made him a household name
Fender salutes one of rock's most legendary clubs with new Custom Shop El Mocambo Stratocaster & Telecaster By Jackson Maxwell published 7 April 22 Built by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Ron Thorn, these guitars were made with Eastern White Pine wood taken from the rafters of the actual El Mocambo club in Toronto
Fender launches new JV Modified Series, inspired by its sought-after ’80s Japanese Vintage reissues By Michael Astley-Brown published 22 March 22 Basswood bodies, ‘V’-shaped maple necks and versatile switching options appear across the new MIJ Stratocaster and Telecaster models
Sweetwater unveils Fender Player Stratocaster, Telecaster in exclusive Seafoam Green, Sienna Sunburst finishes By Jackson Maxwell published 16 February 22 The Sweetwater-exclusive beauties are priced the same as their stock Player series counterparts
Fender's George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster is back By Jackson Maxwell published 15 February 22 The replica of the Beatles great's custom Tele – used extensively on Let It Be and Abbey Road – has been brought back due to increased demand following Peter Jackson’s Get Back documentary
Seiji Igusa plays a guitar with no neck in his most bonkers video yet By Matt Owen published 12 January 22 The crazy clip sees the Japanese YouTuber push his Telecaster-driven creativity to the max for some outside-the-box rhythmic loops and absurd string action
Fender honors Chicago guitarist Terry Kath with meticulous new Custom Shop LE Terry Kath Telecaster By Jackson Maxwell published 11 January 22 Limited to just 50 examples, at $20,000 a pop, this guitar brings Kath's heavily-customized '66 Tele back to life – neck humbucker, Strat tremolo, stickers, reverse control plate, custom routing and all
Get a Squier Bullet Strat, Tele or Mustang for only $149 in this bonkers Cyber Monday deal at Guitar Center By Sam Roche published 29 November 21 Are you a beginner in the market for your first electric guitar? We've got you covered with these crazy Squier deals
Fender unveils Guitar Center-exclusive Denim American Ultra Stratocaster and Telecaster models By Matt Owen published 22 November 21 The limited-edition electrics boast flamed AA maple tops, striped ebony fretboards and fifth-generation Fender Ultra Noiseless pickups, controlled by the versatile S-1 switching system
Fender Player Plus Telecaster and Stratocaster review By Dave Burrluck published 15 November 21 Fender’s Mexican-made Standards became the Player Series in 2018. Now, we have a four-guitar extension of that huge-selling series: the Player Plus. What’s the deal?
Fender launches all-new Player Plus electric guitar and bass models with fresh finishes and switching options By Matt Owen published 14 September 21 New Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazz Bass and Precision Bass guitars expand on the Player Series with noiseless pickups, rolled fingerboard edges and locking tuners
Fender Japan continues its fine guitar-making form with Heather Brown’s ultra-limited, nautical-themed Original Canvas Esquire By Matt Owen published 1 September 21 The renowned Hawaii-based surf artist has helped create one of the brand's wildest models yet
Watch J Mascis take his eye-catching new signature Fender Telecaster for a spin By Matt Owen published 17 August 21 The Dinosaur Jr. guitarist's new Tele is based on his original '58, and boasts a set of custom pickups, a Top-loader bridge and a Bottle Rocket Blue Flake finish
Luxurious, limited-edition Fender FSR American Ultra Stratocaster and Telecaster launched By Matt Owen published 27 July 21 Gold anodized pickguards, S-1 switching and the latest generation of Ultra Noiseless Vintage pickups head up Fender's newest Ultra electrics, which are available exclusively from UK-based retailer Andertons